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Overview
Explore all the highlights of the Canadian Rockies in less than a week on this guided hiking adventure for small groups. With the help of a professional local guide, you will hike some of the best trails in Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks, getting an insider's perspective and escaping the crowds along the way. This tour itinerary is the perfect way for you to make the most of your time in the Rockies, covering more ground and spending less time in a bus, because who wants that!?
BANFF HIKING TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
See dazzling emerald water of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise up close
Hike near glaciers with epic glacial views and learn all about them
Discover the highlights of Banff, Yoho, Jasper and Glacier National Parks
Travel in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Raft down a beautiful river and ride a horse through the mountains (optional)
Relax around nightly campfires making friends and S’mores
Detailed Itinerary
Pickup from Marriott Downtown Hotel Lobby at 2 pm. Transfer to the Rockies where we set up camp, feast and talk about the days ahead.
Start your Rockies hiking tour off with a bang, getting the ultimate bird’s eye view on the largest icefield in the Rockies! Learn about the constant battle between rock and ice that shapes this land.
Typical hike: Wilcox Pass (10 km, 400 m elevation)
Explore our backyard as we stay in a hidden nook of the Rockies, so secret we can’t even name it online. Expect epic views, and a truly off the beaten path guided hike! (That’s all we can tell you for now).
Typical hike: Secret hike (14 km, 700 m elevation) Option to Horseback Ride.
Yoho is a Cree word meaning “Awe”. Discover why as we get up close and personal with a glacier and stand below one of the largest waterfalls in Canada on your Banff hiking tour!
Typical hike: Iceline Trail (12 km, 500 m elevation).
Will you kick the horse or get kicked by it?! Find out on an adrenaline filled raft down the Kicking Horse River (or opt for another guided hike in Yoho).
Optional rafting on Kicking Horse River or guided hike in Yoho.
Today you have the option to take a shuttle back to Calgary/ Banff @ either 12 pm or 5 pm from Lake Louise. Arrive @ Calgary/ Airport by either 4 pm or 10 pm. If you opt for the 5 pm shuttle you can join us for a guided hike at Lake Louise!
Retrace the footsteps of the original Swiss mountaineers in the Rockies as we hike to a remote alpine teahouse with turquoise lake and glacier views all around!
Typical hike: Plain of Six Glaciers (14 km, 500 m elevation).
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Inclusions
-6 days guiding and transportation in 15 passenger van and trailer
-5 nights camping accommodation (double occupancy)
-Use of high quality camping gear (tent, sleeping pad)
-Sleeping bag rental if selected
-Park passes & entry fees
-All meals & snacks from pick up to drop off
-Daily guided hikes and sightseeing excursions
Exclusions
-Travel insurance
-Personal alcohol
-Guide gratuities (optional)
-Optional activities
Notes
Please note: our itineraries are subject to change in order to provide the best and safest experience possible. This is a rough idea of what to expect.
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All prices are subject to a 5 percent local tax and are subject to change.
Sleeping Bag Rental - AUD 80
Optional activities: (Rafting- AUD 257, Horseback riding- AUD 201)
Shuttle from Lake Louise to Calgary/ Banff AUD 190
Guide gratuities (optional) (AUD 16 per person, per guide, per day is typical)Fitness / Skill - Moderate Fitness Beginner Friendly Hikes: 6-12 km w/ Moderate Elevation.
Food - All Meals Included. Gourmet Food To Suit All Diets. (GF, Lactose, Vegan).
Accommodation - Comfort camping w/ hot showers and toilets/ outhouses.
Equipments - Hiking shoes, bathing suit, sleeping bag (or rent), rain jacket, day pack.
Activities - Guided Day Hikes, Horseback Ride, Rafting.